American Polster is unsure of Gers debut

MATT Polster admits he has no idea when he will be offered his next chance by Steven Gerrard after revealing he pulled the plug on his own Rangers debut.

Gerrard handed t he American midfielder a two-and-a-half-year deal in January after he impressed the Gers boss during a trial stint alongside the Ibrox first-team on their winter training break to Tenerife.

The former Chicago Fire player was then set to get his first run out in front of the Light Blues faithful when Gerrard’s men hosted Dundee last month, with his manager confirming he would see some action against Jim McIntyre’s side.

But Polster withdrew with a tight groin and has not been seen in a matchday squad since.

The 25-year-old remains determined to fight his way i nto the Rangers line-up but knows it is now the waiting game after passing up his big chance.

“I’m not actually sure when that time will come,” Polster said. “I’m building up fitness and getting sharper. I feel a lot better now. When the time’s ready I’ll definitely be ready.

“It was quite frustrating missing out against Dundee. The manager told me before going out to training that I was going to make my debut but things didn’t happen as I would have liked.

“I didn’t feel comfortable and I didn’t want to put the team or him in a difficult position where I would start the match but then after 20 or 30 minutes and have to be pulled out.

“Now it’s j ust about getting back into it and getting my fitness.”

Matt Polster